Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
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The Physical Dimension: Exercise Eat healthy Sleep well Relax
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
The Mental Dimension Read Educate Write Learn new skills
Read the newspaper Subscribe to National Geographic Travel Plant a garden Attend lectures on an interesting topic Research your ancestors Play challenging board games (Risk, Settlers of Catan) Visit a museum Comment in class, engage in discussions Attend a ballet, opera or play Learn to play a musical instrument Do crossword puzzles
Ways to sharpen your mind…
The Emotional Dimension Build relationships (RBA, PBA) Give Service Laugh
Loosens up mental gears and helps us think more creatively
Helps us cope with the difficulties of life Reduces stress levels Relaxes us as it lowers our heart rate and blood pressure Connects us with others and counteracts feelings of
alienation Releases endorphins, the brain’s natural painkillers Shown to promote good health and help with healing Patch Adams
Laughter…
The Spiritual Dimension Meditate Keep a journal Pray Take in quality media